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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]your cheapest option for cabinets is a resurface and springing for new counter tops. however, as you realize it means keeping all appliances in their original dimensions. if you want to separate range you need to examine where in existing plan that range will go? I'd look at appliances with the existing dimensions and check if you can find appliances you like in these sizes.... appliances have gone high end and with that change, they are bigger.

check if island is at top of the tiling or if tiling was done after island was placed on subfloor. if island is atop (unlikely with tile, but well worth checking), you can eliminate island and deal with tile discoloration. I'd check this now, as it might affect cabinet planning.

if you move range, you will need to bring in an electrician. if you do this, you might as well look at where you might want more outlets and/or more lighting (like undercabinet lighting).

one more final point: you can get a really pretty fresh new kitchen for new surfaces and barebones appliances in the traditional sizes. if I were you (just me), I would wait on separating range for that next larger more expensive renovation and focus on the "easy" win here: standard appliances that all match, nice new surfacing in a color palette that feels attractive and contemporary. Just me.
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We've lived in military housing for so long, I don't know what's the "in" thing with kitchens or how to design.  I also am not a fan of the cooktop in the island.  I was hoping to make the island more of an entertaining spot, to take the place of the nook.  But now that I think about it, I guess I need the island for chopping/prepping/etc. too, and where I was wanting it might be too far to be used that way.  I wish I could do as the pp suggested and go to a design center and maybe in a couple years I will take that step.  Maybe the best thing is to just go with barebone appliances that don't cost a fortune.  There should be some type of resale market for fairly decent appliances.  And actually, the range may work - we're just assuming the worst right now.  We'll have the gas on next week to find out.  ;)

Thank you to all who've responded so far![/quote]

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